
Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Office Principal (Lexington)
Lead office operations, strategy, budgeting, staff, and client relationship management.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead development, implementation and monitoring of office operating plan and budget • Develop and implement strategic plan for office growth with business groups, marketing, and operations • Manage office personnel to deliver high-quality services and meet or exceed targets • Establish and monitor office procedures, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, contracts, and quality standards • Provide overall office leadership in collaboration with Area management and Project Managers • Coordinate with regional/area operations managers, business group directors, and marketing managers on client development, staffing, and service delivery • Own office planning guide process, managing office sizing, seating, and space to meet operational goals • Support hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training, and recognition • Assist in managing project staffing and workload balancing • Maintain key client relationships and act as Project Principal or Project Manager • Communicate, implement, monitor, and enforce company policies within the office • Participate in area quality assurance, risk management, business reviews, and dispute resolution • Represent the company in business and community engagements
Key Responsibilities
- ▸budget management
- ▸strategic planning
- ▸space planning
- ▸compliance
- ▸risk management
- ▸client management
What You Bring
• Holds professional Engineering or Architecture registration with extensive technical management experience • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related professional field • Demonstrated outstanding leadership, communication, and team‑building abilities • Experience managing and developing diverse teams • Ability to collaborate with operations managers, business groups, technical directors, and marketing managers
Requirements
- ▸professional registration
- ▸bachelor’s degree
- ▸leadership
- ▸team management
- ▸collaboration
- ▸technical management
Benefits
Our eight Employee Network Groups—Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, and Young Professionals—provide a sense of belonging, support, and opportunities for all employees, with executive sponsors and open membership.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time